As the legal world resumes a new week, key details to watch include the Supreme Court hearing oral argument in the crucial bankruptcy case of OxyContin maker Purdue, officially titled Harrington v. Purdue Pharma L.P.
This case is being closely followed due to its potential implications on bankruptcy and liability laws, as well as its broader societal impact. Purdue Pharma, infamous for its role in the opioid crisis, declared bankruptcy in 2019 as a means to manage thousands of lawsuits it faced for largely helping fuel the opioid epidemic.
As ordinarily is the case, each weekday, a carefully curated list of legal news articles, commentary, and other significant links related to the Supreme Court is selected. On this Monday morning, Harrington v. Purdue Pharma stands as a highlight among the legal stories of the day.
For more details on the case and to stay updated with the Supreme Court’s proceedings and decisions, visit SCOTUSblog.